Endocrine Society Scientific Statement Reviews Research on Opioids’ Effect on Bone, Adrenal Health
A new Scientific Statement released by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system. The use and misuse of opioids are a growing global problem. Opioids are used to treat pain in people with cancer or other conditions (e.g., after an injury or surgery), however,...
Study Finds Intense Exercise May Suppress Appetite in Healthy Humans
A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this response, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The study examines the effects of exercise intensity on ghrelin levels and appetite between men and women. Ghrelin...
People with Type 2 Diabetes Who Eat Low-Carb Diets May Be Able to Go Off Meds
Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Beta-cells are endocrine cells in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, the hormone...
As the incidence of polycystic ovary syndrome grows, so does an increased awareness. Statistics show that nearly 10% of women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making it one of the leading causes of infertility, and new research indicates that it seems to be on the rise. Three recent studies from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...
An Endocrine News roundup of the week’s pharmaceutical news, breakthroughs, and general information. * Olfactive Biosolutions Granted Patent to Repurpose Food Molecules for Treatment of Hypertension On October 15, Olfactive Biosolutions, the leader in adapting food molecules to treat chronic diseases, was recently granted U.S. patent 12,102,611, Compositions And Methods For Treating Hypertension By Modulating...
Endocrine Society Partners with Keystone Symposia to Advance Research and Education
The Endocrine Society and Keystone Symposia, a nonprofit host of conferences and symposia on a range of life science and biomedical topics, will jointly host a series of three conferences to advance endocrine research. The three conferences will focus on diabetes, oncology, and cardiovascular disease — hormone-related conditions that have a major impact on public...
Shouldering Responsibility: Could a Male Contraceptive Gel Be a Birth Control Game Changer?
When a presentation at ENDO 2024 highlighted a male contraceptive gel that suppresses sperm production faster than other hormone-focused methods of male birth control, the Boston Convention Center was abuzz. Containing segesterone acetate and testosterone and applied to both shoulders, this groundbreaking new birth control could prove revolutionary. When the results from an ongoing multicenter...